11:07 AM.If you're looking for somewhere to meditate, or walk off the effects of too much Christmas indulgence, then why not try the Katikati Haiku Pathway? The Pathway has recently celebrated the addition of… Read moreAudio

10:35 AM.Brian von Helzen is the US-based founder of the Climate Foundation which looks in depth at food security and carbon balance in soils and seas, and mitigating climate disruption in critical eco-systems… Read moreAudio

10:25 AM.Te Matatini is the national Kapa Haka festival, and it's being held from February 22nd - 26th in Hastings. It's a giant feat of logistics: 47 performing teams, 35,000 people in attendance and a… Read moreAudio

10:10 AM.The University of Otago has received from a local family a very special Christmas gift - a property worth milions of dollars. Part of the Remarkables Station, it was founded during the days of the… Read moreAudio

9:11 AM.Though the overall number of drownings is slightly down this summer, there has been a marked rise in one particular 'category' of drowning deaths: those in rivers. Jonty Mills from Water Safety NZ… Read moreAudio

In New Zealand drowning has always been a heavy statistic, so what can be done to lower it?

Jonty Mills from Water Safety NZ.

Photo: Google image

9:15 Bees and pollen

David Pattemore a pollen expert imparts his wisdom on pollination

These native bees, from two different genera, both have full pollen sacs on their legs. The Lasioglossum species (left) is on a native Ranunculus flower, and Leioproctus fulvescens (right) is on an introduced Achillea flower. Photo: Jay Iwasaki / University of Otago

9:35 Best of Jesse: Jennifer Kesihin - Seinfeld

Seinfeld, the sitcom about 4 self centered 30 somethings, living their lives in New York yada yada, became must see TV in the 90s.

Te Matatini is undertaking a major project to preserve the history of the festival.

This will include capturing and archiving all footage, sound and imagery of competitive kapa haka from the first Polynesian Festival held in 1972 to the present day.

Photo: Te Matatini Aoteroa

10:25 Permaculture & Brian von Herzen

Brian von Herzen is the US-based founder of the Climate Foundation which looks in depth at food security and carbon balance in soils and seas, and mitigating climate disruption in critical eco-systems around the world.

10:35 What Are You Reading? Efeso Collins, Auckland City Councillor

11:07 Haiku Walkway: Sandra Simpson

If you're looking for somewhere to meditate ... or to walk off the effects of too much Christmas indulgence ... maybe try the Katikati Haiku Pathway.

11:25 Food with Julie Biuso

Food glorious food with Julie Biuso

11:35 NZ Live - Troy Kingi and the Electric Haka Boogie

Here is a performance from Troy Kingi performing solo earlier this year.